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How to get fromThames to Waiheke Islandby bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Thames to Waiheke Island by bus, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Thames to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    3h 8m
    $51–85

  2. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Aucklandshuttle bus
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    3h 20m
    $108–214

Thames to Waiheke Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Waiheke Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Thames to Waiheke Island. However, you can take the bus to Auckland - Central, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Thames to Waiheke Ferry Terminal via Auckland and Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 in around 3h 20m.

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